Let’s add the crucifixion story on top of this. Romans historically left the crucified up until they rotted. However, the Romans here said “what Jesus is dead already? Whatever, you can take his body.”
Then they put him in a cave and put Myrrh and Aloe on him. Myrrh was used as a medicine and ceremonies … but Aloe? No, that’s medicine. Then Jesus comes back 3 days later.
This is the story of a con job imo. They are trying to show the Romans as inept and them being smart enough to steal Jesus off the cross.
Let’s add the crucifixion story on top of this. Romans historically left the crucified up until they rotted. However, the Romans here said “what Jesus is dead already? Whatever, you can take his body.” Then they put him in a cave and put Myrrh and Aloe on him. Myrrh was used as a medicine and ceremonies … but Aloe? No, that’s medicine. Then Jesus comes back 3 days later.
This is the story of a con job imo. They are trying to show the Romans as inept and them being smart enough to steal Jesus off the cross.